Top 14 Reasons to Live in Fort Lauderdale

The Best Imitation Tropical Island! For warm-blooded tourists and individuals wanting a Caribbean flavor, Fort Lauderdale represents the tropical isle for many and so much more. Beaches are everywhere, such as Deerfield, Hillsboro and Pompano Beach. The popular South Beach where celebrities tend to hang out, is less than 30 minutes away!

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Easy Access to Major Towns! The convenience store is usually just around the block! A stop at Michael's for some do-it-yourself items on Oakwood Boulevard is less than seven minutes away, so too is the Hollywood International Airport!

Modern, Spacious Homes! Fort Lauderdale homes are ultra modern, functional and appealing. A Rent to own townhouse for instance in Waverly at Las Olas features a heated pool, vehicle wash area, bike storage and much more!

Consistent Development in Real Estate! Fort Lauderdale is a city of ceaseless developments both in commercial and residential real estate. This positively affects the long-term growth of the city. Neighborhoods in Melrose Park and Broward Estates, for example have experienced a 8.9% higher median sales price on homes than the states average.

Best City for Renters! Rent to own houses are popular among city residents. This concept of homeownership is flexible (you don't need a bank loan before move in) and affordable. Communities offering rent to own home contracts include neighborhoods in Coral Ridge and Melrose Manors.

A Melting Pot of Food! Fort Lauderdale is a blend of cultures delightfully reflected in the dining experience. Try spicy Jamaican beef patties at Charlie's Pastries in Lauderhill; even the famous ackee patty can be had!

Jogging and Biking Fitness! Fort Lauderdale's outdoorsy weather inspires all kinds of heart-pumping activities including skating, biking and jogging. The bike trail at Birch Park, between A1A and Sunrise Boulevard for biking and offers rental concessions.

Socialize at the Boat Show! Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the largest in the world! It's a trade fair, exhibition and social event opened to the public. Each year more than 120,000 visitors attend.

Las Olas River House Skyline! The Las Olas River House in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is the tallest building in the city with a magnetic appeal to home buyers. Residential condos feature a spectacular view of the skyline, cutting edge architecture, marbled floors and expansive terraces--located on 333 Las Olas Way.

Excellent Healthcare! Broward General Medical Center and Imperial Point Medical Center are both operated by Broward Health--America's premier hospital, and its third largest medical facility. 1

Fun Nightlife! Always something to do in Fort Lauderdale, it is the center for bars, nightclubs and musical festivals on the beach. Residents enjoy Blue Jeans Blue--Jazz and Blues club, which is an intimate bar with live Jazz performances and good snacks (four cheese pizza and Cabernet!). 1

Unwind at Tree Top Park! Over two dozen parks are in and around the city and Tree Top Park on SW 100 Avenue has a little bit of everything. Equestrian trails, paddling on the lake, picnic and nature walks--pleasing to all age groups. 1

Best Place to Fish! Fishing Headquarters is a daily scheduled deep sea fishing event that takes place onboard a party vessel called "Catch My Drift." Partying takes away any boredom from the sport. 1

Sunny Culture! Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District is host to numerous theaters featuring world class acts. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts has become one of America's most visited theaters, ranked number four in the world by Venus Today.